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[ - ] Why is it that I STILL can't not reply to responders half the time???? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:26 PM Flag
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what do you mean? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:31 PM Flag
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OP: When I try to reply to a responder to a post, it shoots me to the login page 1/2 the time. For example, this happened when I tried to respond to the OR above. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:32 PM Flag
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still happening to me... Whatever it is, they haven't fixed it yet... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:33 PM Flag
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Ditto. Ridiculous and annoying. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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i have no idea, but it's happening to me too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:55 PM Flag
[ - ] someone just rang my doorbell. when i got there he was walking away. there was no car in the driveway and i live in from the street. now i'm scared. i just set the alarm. dh is away on a business trip. 26 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:25 PM Flag
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Chillax. FWIW, I never answer the door. If someone is coming by without calling first, I don't want to see them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:26 PM Flag
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the jehovas have been out in droves in my neighborhood, all hours, could that be it? sorry dont' mean to offend but they freak me out when I'm home alone [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:27 PM Flag
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do you live in ct? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:28 PM Flag
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well, if you're that scared trust your gut and call the cops. where do you live? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:27 PM Flag
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Call the cops and say some guy rang her doorbell? Yeah, I'm sure 5 cop cars will cme with lights ablazing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:28 PM Flag
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maybe where op lives they will [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:29 PM Flag
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Depends on where she lives, you'd be surprised! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:29 PM Flag
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fairfield county ct and not to sound awful, but he was aa [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:28 PM Flag
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OMG! They let a black man into Fairfield Co! Definitely call the cops then. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:29 PM Flag
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you do sound awful but at least you are honest about your racism, racial evasion is even worse than admitting your racist thoughts, the only way to purge is to be honest about it... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:34 PM Flag
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that's right. i'm purging. at least i am honest, but frankly if he were some scruffy white guy i'd be just as freaked. thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:38 PM Flag
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so he was a scruffy looking black guy? or just a black guy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:41 PM Flag
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don't feel bad. there was a black guy jogging in our neighborhood last week and DH immediately assumed he was a pro athlete... duh! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:48 PM Flag
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I thought she meant that he was a former alcoholic ! Shows what kind of an idiot I am... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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Did you see him walk back down your driveway, or did he go behind your house? Wait, what's that noise? Is the screen door locked? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:33 PM Flag
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we don't have screen doors. too trashy looking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:38 PM Flag
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screen doors are trashy looking? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:40 PM Flag
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i think so. who do you know that has a screen door? no one i know. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:41 PM Flag
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I grew up with screen doors. You could leave your door open on a nice day.... Of course, people keep their air conditioning on all the time now, so I guess it's more rare. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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I have one! Call me trashy if you want, but I prefer "lady with the low energy bills." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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if he wanted to do something to you, he wouldn't ring your doorbell. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:49 PM Flag
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Exactly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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not to burst your bubble or scare OP, but that is a common way for intruders to get in the house. wait for a woman to open the door then push their way in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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While they're walking away? He had the wrong house or was a neighbor or whatever. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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Of course not while they are walking away, but this is why you should never open the door to someone you don't know. Or make sure you have a chain. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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maybe you got a package. UPS and Fedex ring my bell and walk away after they've dropped something off. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:54 PM Flag
[ - ] any princeton area moms on? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:18 PM Flag
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sorta [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:32 PM Flag
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I went to school there, does that count? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:55 PM Flag
[ - ] I have trust issues....should I go with a cleaning lady that has other clients in my building or one from a cleaning service? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.12.08, 04:16 PM Flag
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the former. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:17 PM Flag
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former [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:18 PM Flag
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we hired our cleaning lady 5 yrs ago from a service. we had gone through 4 cleaning ladies right before she started (including one from our building who our picky neighbors used-turns out they weren't that picky, after she broke a bunch of our stuff) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:20 PM Flag
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if you have trust issues, clean your own shit. all your cleaning ladies will sort through your panty drawer and look for your sex toys. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:25 PM Flag
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i do clean my own shit. i just need someone to clean the apartment. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:30 PM Flag
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services reuse old nasty water around the house, wipe your floor with a wet paper towel after they "wash" it, it will be dirty, they use rags from bathroom to other places, gross, they make no money so they rush- no good [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:29 PM Flag
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ah, good point. thanks! that would drive me crazy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:31 PM Flag
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I gotta tell you - cleaning ladies do the same thing. Plus they are using all the same things (vaccuum, rags, etc.) that cleaned the previous flea-ridden, bacteria filled house. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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unless you provide everything for them for use only in your place, some people do that, but who knows if they really will, i don't trust them, i clean my own place, instead of a gym membership scrub your own floor, save money both ways [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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I provide my own stuff and have them "mop" the floors with the wipey-things instead of the nasty water... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 05:00 PM Flag
[ - ] I'm 39 wks now and just freaking out about everything -- all the changes, how my life will be out of control, etc. I don't know if it is hormones but I want to take it all back - I'm not sure if this is such a great idea. Will I ever have a moment to myself again? I am fearing a lifetime of indentured servitude to this baby. 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.12.08, 04:11 PM Flag
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oh honey, you are totally normal in this. it's freaky and scary, but i promise you will never look back. ok, you will sometimes look back a little fondly at your pre-kid life, but you've got great things coming. believe me. it'll be good, and i the servitude in fact lasts shorter than you might wish. there's seomething weirdly sweet about it. and then suddenly they're all grown up. so just enjoy your last weeks (eat out and watch movies!) and good luck with the birth! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:13 PM Flag
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also, you get a lot of moments to yourself, they sleep a ton at first, adn after that, they go to bed early. you might even find, homebound as you'll be, that you hvae more control [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:14 PM Flag
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But no more movies or eating out without getting a babysitter. No more meeting the girls for drinks. No more Old Life. I can't even remember now why we did this to ourselves! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:17 PM Flag
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You'll always have those feelings, but soon enough you also won't be able to imagine life without your baby. (np) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:19 PM Flag
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thank you :) I am not good with change at all and this is SO much change happening at any moment. I started crying because I don't have toiletries ready for my hospital bag - how can *I* be somebody's mother?! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:15 PM Flag
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two things about that: 1. you don't really need toiletries, or pretty much anything at the hospital. they'll have it, and if your dh can get you whatever you need. hell, you're 39 weeks pregnant, go easy on yourself. and...being the packing preparation skills are overrated for parenthood. staying calm and enjoying it is underrated. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:18 PM Flag
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i just had my first....so far, the past 2 months have been indentured servitude to my baby, [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:14 PM Flag
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but it's ok in it's way, no? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:14 PM Flag
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i'm enjoying it...not complaining at all...but life really does change. I'm just taking it day by day. Please go out to the best restaurants and movies while you can. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:19 PM Flag
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OP - there is nothing good out now. I saw SATC and that was the first movie I saw in 2008. Hollywood sucks this year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:20 PM Flag
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ok, you're right...just go out to eat at places you cant imagine putting a stroller in...SPLURGE! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:23 PM Flag
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haha - thank you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:25 PM Flag
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I felt the same way shortly after the birth, then things start to even out, it could be hormones and just the magnitude of the life change, it is real don't let anyone tell you something is wrong with you for feeling it! This sounds ridiculously cheesy but I'm serious: the rewards are endless (after newborn time for me, i wasn't loving the newborn phase), it is amazing. It is the hardest job but nothing compares. Get a good babysitter and help from dh and you'll be fine! If you don't love it, get a full time nanny and don't feel bad about it. We are who we are, do your best! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:16 PM Flag
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Thank you -- I am planning on working and getting a nanny. Maybe I should get one earlier than 4 months though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:18 PM Flag
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You could get a nanny that starts earlier when you are home with the baby so you'll both be there at the same time, I would have loved that, I felt very alone and overwhelmed at first, like that freaking out feeling "what have I done!". See if she can start sooner. I had many friends that were very happy to get back to work at 3, 2 and even 1 month after the birth, it made them feel better right away. A good mommy is a happy mommy! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:23 PM Flag
[ - ] What. The. F*ck. I just got a $600 bill from ConEd for 2007 "unmetered" usage saying they underbilled us all year. Isn't that their problem? How can they come back to us a year later saying we owe them this arbitrary number? Every month it is around $18 and they are saying it should have been around $60. Can they do this a YEAR later? What if we refuse to pay since we are moving in two months? 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.12.08, 04:10 PM Flag
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yes, protest it, that's their fault. not sure if you'll be able to get it back, but it's totally their problem [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:11 PM Flag
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that is what I think. Do you know of any other company that can come back to you a year later and say "sorry we underbilled you"?!?! The bill is ridiculous too - it's just one line on their letterhead - looks completely phoney. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:12 PM Flag
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hmmm, that might be a fraud then. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:14 PM Flag
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well, no - it does have a ConEd lady's name and number but for Pete's sake - do they expect people just to pony up $600 because of some error on their part? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:16 PM Flag
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no. protest it for sure [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:18 PM Flag
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I will call tomorrow. Of course they close at 3pm. What do I say? What recourse do I have? Can they sue me or put this on my credit record? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:19 PM Flag
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They can send it to a collections agency, which will go on your credit report. Also, good luck getting service from ConEd ever again... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:30 PM Flag
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This is what I am afraid of !! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:32 PM Flag
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I agree it's unfair to bill you now, but did you really think your electric bill was right at $18 a month? You must have suspected something. I live in a 650 sq ft apartment, and my bill is always over $40, for not much usage. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:19 PM Flag
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Yes - of course we thought it was low but we live in a small 1-bed walkup and never use the air and are never home to use the electricity either. We thought it was a great deal becuase it was an older building -- I don't really compare notes with other people on their electricity bills! However, I don't think they can come back and bill us for last year -- it is their problem to correctly monitor electricity use. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:22 PM Flag
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I would suggest you pay it. I could affect your ability to get electric service at the next apt. Electricity is a regulated industry and my guess is, they will, in fact, be able to bill you like this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:28 PM Flag
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np: ita. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:31 PM Flag
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Do you live in warren, nj? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:31 PM Flag
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you are SOL. If you check back on your bills you will see they are estimated. They are allowed to do that until they get a reading. Often places restrict the meter readers, so they are allowed to bill for actual once they view actual usage. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:40 PM Flag
[ - ] is anyone else not able to see all the replies to posts? some that say there are 10 or 12 replies are only showing three 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.12.08, 04:07 PM Flag
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no, not noticing this problem. can you give an example? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:08 PM Flag
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i.e. which post you're seeing this with? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:08 PM Flag
[ - ] Is a hiring a doula really necessary? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:05 PM Flag
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no, but it sure is nice. we had a post-partum doula, it was a shower gift from our friends, 20 hours or so, it was a huge huge help [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:06 PM Flag
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ita. I was put on bedrest and dd was early, so other than having the crib set up, we didn't have anything ready. doula helped with organizing db's room and with breast-feeding, well not literally [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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if you have the money do it, we were going to and last minute didn't get one, bad idea, i was in labor for 4 days and we needed an advocate to be there to yell at my midwife, i wish i had one!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:31 PM Flag
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How much are we talking here? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:37 PM Flag
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are you even considering natural childbirth? then yes. are you not sure that your husband as great as he is, can support you enough? then yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:30 PM Flag
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studies show that doulas decrease likelihood of cesarean, use of epidural, length of labor, and increase satisfaction with the birth experience. Up to you to decide if that's necessary or not. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:43 PM Flag
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We did because I wanted to try natural childbirth. DB was sunny-side up, I had terrible back pain - gave up after 12 hours at the hospital (had been at home with her for 6 more). She gave DH a lecture about how I was "asking for a c-section" and then did basically nothing for the rest of my labor. But I know lots of friends who had great experiences with theirs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:45 PM Flag
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LOVED my pp doula with #2 - best money spent - so reasonable too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 02:46 PM Flag
[ - ] I just moved to lower westchester. I am pretty cheap but do not want to buy used air conditioners. Anyone have any suggestions for a bargain place to get 2 air conditioners for our bedrooms? TIA 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:59 PM Flag
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We just got great single room A/Cs at Best Buy. Company is called Haier, $120 each. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:00 PM Flag
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What BTUs? Do you know? I am looking for about 6000 or 7000. I am afraid I will regret cheaping out with a 5200. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:02 PM Flag
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They were 5200. They had 6000 ones at $189. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:03 PM Flag
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How are they working? these are for my 2 bedrooms, each are pretty big (15x12 and 12x13). I have a 10000 BTU in our living room for the lf/dr/kitch/foyer and think it would be better to have one on in a bedroom and keep the door open, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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look at costco.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:03 PM Flag
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craigslist [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:06 PM Flag
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We just bought two at lowe's -- top rated by consumer reports, frigidaire -- for less than $400 total. one is 8,000 the other is 12,000. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 05:21 PM Flag
[ - ] 32 weeks pg. Please tell me I'm going to see my ds soon! 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:59 PM Flag
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odds are, no matter what we say, you'll see him in the next 8 weeks ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:01 PM Flag
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Cute, very nice. Just hoping for some positive encouragement. Living in NYC with this hot weather is tough. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:02 PM Flag
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or 9, if you were me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:03 PM Flag
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Congrats! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:04 PM Flag
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i meant i was 41 weeks when i delivered, so you'd have 9 more weeks to go (but thanks for the congrats anyway) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:05 PM Flag
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maybe a sense of humor is something you can get back with your figure after the DB arrives... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:35 PM Flag
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Yeah, but remember that he isn't cooked yet. Those last few weeks are the worst! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:05 PM Flag
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What do you mean he hasn't cooked yet? My ds isn't an egg! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:07 PM Flag
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ummm - there are 8 more weeks of growth needed?? trust me, you would NOT ne psyched if db came tonight(np) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:09 PM Flag
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He'd go in an incubator just like a baby chicken if born today. You don't want that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:13 PM Flag
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Sniff sniff. True, thx. Will keep that at the top of my mind for two months. :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:36 PM Flag
[ - ] my 13 month old won't eat anything but eggs and cheese and crackers. sometimes dr. praeger spinich burgers. help. will she survive? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.12.08, 03:58 PM Flag
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that sounds like a fantasy to me... i've been living the pasta with butter nightmare for years... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:59 PM Flag
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This post makes me happy since my 19 mo's diet seems to get more and more limited by the day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:29 PM Flag
[ - ] pg with #2. i work in a school so i want to look nice, but not dressy. ideas for where to shop for maternity clothes? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:47 PM Flag
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eileen fisher [ Reply | More
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Destination Maternity [ Reply | More
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Isabella Oliver [ Reply | More
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ann taylor loft [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:20 PM Flag
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Maria Cornejo is an amazing designer-Barney's and other high-end retailers adore her. She maintains a storefront and design studio on Mott St(Prince&Spring) called ZERO. Check her out; the shapes are so flattering and the fabric and execution are superb. This isn't maternity wear but really will serve throughout and beyond that phase of your body. She's a mom too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:38 PM Flag
[ - ] Do you have a song that you sing to you baby? What is it? I've started catching myself always singing California Girls to my DD before bed. 45 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.12.08, 03:46 PM Flag
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you are my sunshine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:47 PM Flag
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i'd like to live on the moon. and sweet baby james. every. single. night. twice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:50 PM Flag
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I sing L-O-V-E to my dd [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:50 PM Flag
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We Bid You Goodnight... I loved when the Dead sang it... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:51 PM Flag
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love it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 04:50 PM Flag
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Norah Jones and James Taylor stuff. I'm a dork. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:52 PM Flag
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puff the magic dragon [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:54 PM Flag
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young folks, peter bjorn and john [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:54 PM Flag
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edelweiss - but i change the words and say her name instead of edelweiss [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:59 PM Flag
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aw [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:03 PM Flag
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pink floyd's ecplipse [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:08 PM Flag
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oh that's aw too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:20 PM Flag
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sweet child of mine (just the verse about she's got eyes of the bluest sky-which dc does) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:17 PM Flag
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IN my life by the Beatles. my wedding song so i know all the words! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:20 PM Flag
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this little light of mine, you are my sunshine, abc, twinkle [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:24 PM Flag
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Circle Game Joni Mitchell [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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same here [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 03:56 PM Flag
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Peace Like A River, Bye & Bye, Welcome Table, and a made up version of Lullabye which is all about her. Sometimes Stay Awake from Mary Poppins. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:47 PM Flag
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cheek to cheek [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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Lots of John Denver, Joni Mitchell, Broadway (Pippin, Oklahoma, Wicked, etc) and some Marty Haugen type stuff [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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omg love that marty haugen made the cut. one bread, one body?! :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:38 PM Flag
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You guys know a lot of songs. Are you singing, artsy types? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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CPA, MBA who sings broadway, JD, JM, etc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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hush little baby [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 06:17 PM Flag
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this might be one of my all-time fave posts. so sweet! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:39 PM Flag
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right now all she wants is the wheels on the bus and twinkle twinkle. help. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:39 PM Flag
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somewhere over the rainbow [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 09:25 PM Flag
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always and forever, it was the song my husband and i danced to at our wedding [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 09:26 PM Flag
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goodbye blue sky by joni mitchell, its been my favorite song since i was a kid [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 09:28 PM Flag
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imagine by john lennon [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 09:48 PM Flag
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when you walk through a storm, baby mine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 05:43 AM Flag
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sarah smile by hall and ours [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 03:47 PM Flag
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Go to Sleep My Little Baby (from O Brother), All the Pretty Little Horses, Gave My Love a Cherry, Tender Shepherd, Baby Mine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 03:50 PM Flag
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led zeppelin, all of my love [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 03:53 PM Flag
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lots of ella fitzgerald and billie holiday [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 03:58 PM Flag
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beatles when i'm 64 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 04:04 PM Flag
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frank sinatra, fly me to the moon [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 04:13 PM Flag
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pretty woman [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 04:19 PM Flag
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i thing lots of kenny loggins - dh on the other hand sings guns n roses my michelle....i will be paying for therapy from that one, ugh men [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 04:39 PM Flag
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i love to sing just the old classic lullabyes to her [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 04:47 PM Flag
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new york, new york [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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just humming [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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Rainbow Connection and Beach Boys: God Only Knows [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 05:17 PM Flag
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rainbow connection here too! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 05:22 PM Flag
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message in a bottle [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 05:35 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone do ww after db was born? how soon after? success? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:45 PM Flag
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i did but counting points was too tough for me. had a lot more success with jenny craig -- took the guesswork out of everything [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:49 PM Flag
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Congrats on your Baby! Are you waiting or have you already given birth? If you haven't yet delivered, then you may want to investigate the practice and benefits of eating at least some of your placenta. Yeah, this post is really for you, so I probably won't respond to any of the shock, disgust and horror replies. If you have any ?? identify yself as op and I will reply. My own experience was phenomenal and the benefits far outreached external appearance. I was at my pre-pregnancy wight w/in 90 hrs of delivery and was absolutely vital. I'm [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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sure this is a gross-out but truly, I needed to maintain adequate body mass in order to nurse, so I gained back 5 or so. I hadn't eaten meat since aged 17(39 at delivery), so it was a little hard to visualize eating and digesting organ meat(of all things!) but my mid-wife immediately plazed in freeze in a stat bag for me(yes, her eyes did at least roll), I took it home, boiled off the outer membrane and pan fried the remaining, liver-like organ meat w/onions. I had no exhaustion, ppd or any other physical complaint and sweated out every ounce of fluid related to pregnancy-without dehydrating totally. It truly is worth investigating, particularly if you will be nursing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 06:10 PM Flag
[ - ] what do you think - immediately - when you see a grown woman with braces ? 43 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:43 PM Flag
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that it's never too late to have a nice smile. i had a friend who had them and she said her parents were too poor to get her braces and that she always thought that straight teeth were a sign of wealth... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:44 PM Flag
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that her teeth shifted in her mid twenties like many of us and she needed them straightened again (this will be me)and i praise her for not feeling so self-critical that she is willing to wear braces. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:28 PM Flag
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OH ! I love you ! I'm going to channel you when I finally get this done... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:30 PM Flag
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That she was long overdue for a cleaning. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:45 PM Flag
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you think she never took care of her teeth and is making up for lost time ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:46 PM Flag
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Yeah, you said my immediate thought. First thing that came to mind. At least you can go clear these days.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:47 PM Flag
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not me... and never even had a cavity. wahhhh... everyone may think I've had a grody mouth all this time... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:47 PM Flag
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Why can't you get clear?? That's weird.What about the braces they put in on the inside? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:49 PM Flag
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i may be able to get the inside ones, but the clear ones move teeth (mine are straight) but can't realign jaws which - apparently - I need [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:50 PM Flag
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Do what you gotta do. Taking care of yourself is always #1. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:54 PM Flag
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? cleaning has nothing to do with crooked teeth [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:51 PM Flag
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They should be able to detect crooked teeth in a cleaning. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:53 PM Flag
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I can't reply to the post below. YES, they will see crooked teeth at a cleaning. and so?? what are they supposed to do about it?? if the person doesn't want or can't afford braces at the time, then there is nothing to do. but it doesn't mean they didn't go to the dentist! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 03:52 AM Flag
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i have very clean teeth, thank you, but need the braces too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 08:52 AM Flag
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of course. I did too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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That her parents did not have money to pay for braces while she was growing up? Several of my friends had them in their 20s [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:47 PM Flag
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i'm 40... and I'm fainting from the thought... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:48 PM Flag
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lolololol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:50 PM Flag
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is lol "laugh out loud" or "lots of luck" or something else ? I did say I was 40... I'm not too cool... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:50 PM Flag
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Laugh out loud. You are cool at any age. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:52 PM Flag
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thank you.... a weepy thank you... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:54 PM Flag
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is it better to have crooked teeth all your life? At some point that's more detrimental in your life/career [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:51 PM Flag
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they're not crooked... wearing down from some weird jaw thing that doesn't bother me and that I never knew I had until recently... That's part of what sucks. in the end my n=mouth won't look different (I think)just bite differently... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:52 PM Flag
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np: get another opinion on that, question why exactly it matters that your bite isn't perfect. I had braces to correct my bite and all they did was squish all my teeth really close together, can barly get dental floss in there, and now my front teeth are starting to get crooked from being crowded. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:54 PM Flag
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Today opinion #2 said that my front lower teeth look like they belong to a 50 year old because of whatever the fuck this bite issue is... In about $8000 and a year to a year and a half of my life, I better be able to floss ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:57 PM Flag
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Good luck with that! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:21 PM Flag
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I feel envious; I can't wait to get braces-I'm 44. Had them for 3 long yrs as a kid and [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:25 PM Flag
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my bite has changed since becoming a mother. I grind and my teeth have moved; I'd feel a lot better to straighten than veneer them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:29 PM Flag
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yes... must fix, I suppose... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:30 PM Flag
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that's she's retarded. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:24 PM Flag
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np: No -- you are reeeetaraaarded. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:48 PM Flag
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That she wasn't able to get braces when she was younger. My best friend got braces in her 30s. Her parents couldn't afford them for her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:32 PM Flag
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that she didn't want her teeth to fall out when she is older (would have happened to me if I didn't get my braces on) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:49 PM Flag
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that's my re-occuring dream... teeth falling out... what does it mean ?! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 05:06 PM Flag
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NP: I had braces when i was in my mid thirties. Never even had any idea anyone had any thoughts on that but hey, who cares, now I'm 42 and my teeth look great. Croooked teeth, at least on me, were very ageing and were getting worse. I had the big metal tracks and a husband who is very secure. But again, now i love to smile, my teeth look great and I'm so happy I did it. Go for it if you can. Your teeth will look great from now on and you know what, a nice smile is something that never gets old to look at. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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thank you... how long did you have them ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:57 PM Flag
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I think - "ugh, I remember having to clean those things - yuck - bet she can't wait to get those off!" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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I just got mine off in Feb (coincidentally the day before my dd was born!). Pregnant with braces, it would have been hard to pick up a guy, but luckily I had no need to. I had the metal braces, and you get used to it. I'm in my early 30's... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 07:42 PM Flag
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that she had crooked teeth and could finally afford to get them fixed [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 07:44 PM Flag
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That she was vain. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:05 PM Flag
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Whenever I see my snaggle toothed SIL, I wonder why she doesn't have braces. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:09 PM Flag
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Do you know that bottom teeth get significantly more crowded as we age? Look at Steve Martin's teeth, for example. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:43 PM Flag
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why is that ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 08:53 AM Flag
[ - ] My husband and I are ready for kids and we are currently trying to decide whether to try to conceive or adopt. I'm not even particularly sure what I want to ask, but I could use some input. I am also very concerned with the expenses of adoption because I have heard such a wide range of fees. 23 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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TTC 06.12.08, 03:40 PM Flag
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Why are you considering adoption? Just curious. Very nice thing to do but you don't hear about many people considering it without ttc first. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:43 PM Flag
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It has just always been something I've thought about since I was probably 17 or 18 years old. I've always liked the idea of giving a family to a child, rather than bringing another into the world. Up until recently I was only interested in adoption. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:48 PM Flag
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That's really cool. Good luck with whatever you decide. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:50 PM Flag
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Angelina? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:52 PM Flag
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i know two people who adopted domestically -- for one, it cost about $45,000 and for the other, about $30,000.... (private adoptions through attorneys) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:44 PM Flag
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Mine domestic adoption was about 30,000. There is a fed tax credit that helps some (12K?) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 04:24 PM Flag
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Friends just did a domestic adoption, around 20K, black newborn. White babies are substantially more expensive. There is a hefty tax credit for adoptions, I think it's 10 or 11k. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:46 PM Flag
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but for some reason, not everyone is able to get the tax credit -- my cousin couldn't -- not sure why. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:48 PM Flag
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well you have to pay that much in taxes to get the full amount, many people don't make enough. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:49 PM Flag
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cousin's DH gets a $2mil bonus every year, so i'm sure he makes enough. maybe it was the kind of adoption it was... hmmm. i wonder. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:51 PM Flag
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maybe they make too much? no idea. sounds like it didn't hurt them either way.